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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 238,093.27, 328,574.12 and 130,670.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 238,093.27, 328,574.12 and 130,670.17 is: 180,327.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    238,093.27 : 328,574.12 = 130,670.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    238,093.27/328,574.12 = 130,670.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    238,093.27x = 328,574.12 × 130,670.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    238,093.27x = 42,934,834,643.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,934,834,643.21/238,093.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,327.80

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